In 2008, an economist and a law professor proposed a radical new approach to politics: Telling people not to do bad stuff. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod Where to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources: Mike's Maintenance Phase episode on the godfather of the "cafeteria nudge"Nu ... Show More
Nov 2019
397. How to Save $32 Million in One Hour
<p>For nearly a decade, governments have been using behavioral nudges to solve problems — and the strategy is catching on in healthcare, firefighting, and policing. But is that thinking too small? Could nudging be used to fight income inequality and achieve world peace? Recorded ... Show More
45m 9s
Sep 2021
474. All You Need Is Nudge
<p>When Richard Thaler published <em>Nudge</em> in 2008 (with co-author Cass Sunstein), the world was just starting to believe in his brand of behavioral economics. How did nudge theory hold up in the face of a global financial meltdown, a pandemic, and other existential crises? ... Show More
58m 47s
Feb 2022
Mind Reading 2.0: Our Better Angels
<p>Turn on the news, and you'll be bombarded with stories of people who lie, cheat, and kill. Most of our public and economic policies take aim at these sorts of people — the wrongdoers and the profiteers. But is there a hidden cost to the rest of us when we put bad actors at the ... Show More
44m 48s
Jul 2024
Underconsumption Core, Recession Pop & Projecting Meaning Onto Poverty
<p>Does a crap economy spawn better music? And should being frugal be a trend, a lifestyle choice or just a case of bloody getting on with things? This week, hosts Ione and Gina dig into the self narration that has been bred into us by social media and whether, during the worst r ... Show More
28m 27s
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let's agree not to berate each other and have the social acumen to avoid situations leading to compunction. Hmm. How do we substantiate such an idea?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Songs: “Carol of the Trap” DJ DENZ the Rooster, ... Show More
